The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against a false social media post claiming that needles used in blood tests ...

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues that often develops in the bone marrow.

The intensive development of new technologies, especially in the field related to the construction of new portable devices ...

Patricia R. Henry, DNS, RN, CPN; Kate Haubold, BSN Student; Teresa M. Dobrzykowski, DNS, RN, CS, ANP Newborns requiring intravenous access exhibited a significant lessening of pain scores with the ...

A lumbar puncture (LP), which is also called a spinal tap, is a common neurological test that's done to examine the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—the protective fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal ...

Secondly, during the puncture process, the needle interacts with its surrounding tissues, which can cause the tip of the needle to deviate from its intended direction. To address this problem, needle ...

A CBG involves a lancet (a small, sharp needle), a test strip ... blood on the test strip and clean the puncture site. The meter will display your blood glucose level within seconds.

Tubeless tyres have been taken up with gusto in the pro peloton in the last few years, with a key benefit being lower rolling resistance, not to mention much easier set-up than the pros' former ...

Electrical failure follows a puncture through the porcelain or by ‘flash-over’ round its surface, which produces an arc short-circuiting the line. As puncture destroys the insulator ...

Millions of people take metformin, a Type 2 diabetes medication that lowers blood sugar. The "wonder drug" has also been shown to slow cancer growth, improve COVID outcomes and reduce inflammation.

However, some dietary changes may help. People with prediabetes have high blood sugar levels when fasting. However, their blood sugar is not high enough for doctors to diagnose type 2 diabetes.